TOMATO ‘Costoluto Florentino’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
An heirloom variety known for its distinctive ribbed and heavily lobed shape, the Costoluto Florentino tomato produces large, flavorful fruits perfect for slicing or sauces. Its vigorous vines require sturdy support, and it thrives in warm climates. Produces large fruits up to 450 g on vigorous indeterminate plants.
Plant Type: Warm season annual, frost tender
Plant Height: 150-180cm; requires staking
Sow When:
- Temperate: Early spring – indoors with additional warmth; outdoors after frost danger has passed
- Subtropical: March – October in frost-free areas
- Tropical: March – October in frost-free areas
Germination: 7 – 14 days
Depth: Sow seeds 6 mm deep
Position: Full sun; requires staking
Sow Where: In seedling pots; provide liquid feed once germinated
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 5.8 – 7
Rows: Space rows 90 cm apart
Spacing: Plant seedlings 45 – 60 cm apart
Details: When transplanting, remove seed leaves and plant deeper, up to the first set of true leaves; this promotes root development and hastens maturity. Maintain consistent fertilization and watering. Protect fruit from pests like fruit flies with PestGuard Bags.
Harvest: Approximately 75 days from transplanting
